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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,419.06, 41,974.17 and 16,988.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,419.06, 41,974.17 and 16,988.63 is: 23,442.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,419.06 : 41,974.17 = 16,988.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,419.06/41,974.17 = 16,988.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,419.06x = 41,974.17 × 16,988.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,419.06x = 713,083,643.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,083,643.69/30,419.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,442.00

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